August 2023 by Tourist48952880666
We went here for our pre-wedding meal tasting. Not only was the food wonderful, but the service was excellent. Presh in particular stood out, but the entire team made us feel welcome. Highly recommend anyone to come here for a lovely meal out.
July 2023 by Ray C
We visited for afternoon tea, at £28 per person we expected a little more refinement. Tea choices were good but served in a stainless steel pot (very motorway services) Crockery and cutlery were what I would expect to be used at breakfast, or afternoon tea. Food was nice?..not amazing but nice. Served on a broken three tear cage. Scones were served warm but at same time as sandwiches; which resulted in them being cold and if I am honest a little dry. Perhaps in a napkin envelope, would have kept them warm ? The restaurant was ok, although the seats could have been cleaned after their last use (sorry I brushed all the crumbs onto the floor) Waiter was attentive although not overly discreet, when he announce my allergy to blue cheese to his colleagues in a volume all could hear ? Expected better! And somehow £28 x 2 = £63????
June 2023 by UkEagle
Excellent from start to finish. A lovely quiet ambience - both in the bar and restaurant. Superb service - especially by Emmi. Food was first class.
May 2023 by Gareoult
Classic upmarket hotel restaurant with a menu that you would expect, culminating inevitably with a steak and fries. I particularly enjoyed their treacle tart. I didn?t find the venue of great comfort or style , but no significant problem. I wouldn?t come to this hotel just to eat here. But I would at its sister restaurant Le Blaireau.
March 2023 by gemmahH8876PB
I ate at the Cambium as part of my stay at Carey's Manor Hotel. I don't do fine dining very often so this was a real treat, and I felt as a lone female traveller I was taken care of really well by the friendly waiter Presh. He made sure that as a lactose intolerant person I was able to enjoy the dishes I wanted, and advised me on the perfect wine to have as an accompaniment. I found it a very relaxing ambience in which to enjoy a meal alone. It's expensive but they do their best to make it all worthwhile.
September 2022 by harters
Cambium is one of three restaurants at the Carey?s Manor Hotel. This is Modern British cooking, with the other two offering French and Thai. All are open to the public, although we were staying at the hotel overnight and had booked a dinner, bed and breakfast rate. The actual restaurant space is utterly devoid of atmosphere. You?d never think of it as other than a hotel dining room. But service is friendly and efficient. There was excellent sourdough bread to nibble on. And, for one of us, a starter of a rabbit, prune and pink fir potato terrine. Rabbit is a very mild meat and it really needed the prunes to perk it up. I have no idea what the potato was doing there.- it certainly wasn?t as a flavour or texture contribution. King prawns were the other starter. They came grilled and, in themselves, were nice enough. And the strips of Piquillo pepper that came with them worked. But the diced peach also on the plate was just a bit odd. Our main course was intended for two. Lamb shoulder had been long braised on the bone and was flavoured with Moroccan spices ? cinnamon being quite predominant. It?s served with the accompaniments in their own separate dishes, which was a good idea as you could pick and choose how much of each you put on your plate. There was houmous. And potato wedges. And roasted red onion. And mixed salad. Each element was fine in itself, but it felt like a disparate collection of items which just didn?t really belong together. Lemon tart was a dessert ?special? and we both ordered it. Nice pastry with a quite citrussy filling. It was served with a blackcurrant sorbet which tasted fine but had a texture that could best be described as ?gritty?.,as it hadn?t been properly sieved to remove seeds, bits of skin, etc, before being frozen. All a bit disappointing, unfortunately.
June 2022 by JayS1506
Cambium is special and well worth a visit. We dined there 3 times during our week's stay at Carey's Manor Hotel.
June 2022 by Brian
Had a lovely dinner here.
May 2022 by Claire Smith
I have been visiting the French restaurant at Careys Manor, Le Blaireau, for over 25 years.
Last summer I was informed that local villagers and residents of the area are know longer welcome to dine at this restaurant!!
I was pretty disgusted. It the likes of us locals that I?ve kept the place going over the years.
A month ago I thought I?d have another try and book a table for my husband?s 50th birthday and was told that we would not be welcome to dine there, again.
I am extremely disappointed by this. We always used to bring visitors to Le Blaireau, Sometimes to the spa for the day with the girls but this will no longer be happening.
You boycott us we can boycott you.
I will be taking all my guess is a Chewton Glen for a spa going forward and treating Them to a meal at another Establishment. I will not be recommending you to anyone.
Dreadful way to treat your locals.
I fear you are on the slippery slope adopting this attitude!
May 2022 by Claire Cummings
I have been visiting the French restaurant at Careys Manor, Le Blaireau, for over 25 years.
Last summer I was informed that local villagers and residents of the area are know longer welcome to dine at this restaurant!!
I was pretty disgusted. It the likes of us locals that I?ve kept the place going over the years.
A month ago I thought I?d have another try and book a table for my husband?s 50th birthday and was told that we would not be welcome to dine there, again.
I am extremely disappointed by this. We always used to bring visitors to Le Blaireau, Sometimes to the spa for the day with the girls but this will no longer be happening.
You boycott us we can boycott you.
I will be taking all my guess is a Chewton Glen for a spa going forward and treating Them to a meal at another Establishment. I will not be recommending you to anyone.
Dreadful way to treat your locals.
I fear you are on the slippery slope adopting this attitude!
April 2022 by Lesley Darias
We have been coming here for 12 years I was made to fill uncomfortable at the table by head waiter but the meal were lovely my friends really enjoyed there meal
April 2022 by daniely340
We had afternoon tea in the restaurant. Really enjoyed the sandwiches, the scones were extra crumbly but yummy. The desserts were also very good.
March 2022 by Emma F
Booked the restaurant as we were staying in the hotel for one night to enjoy the spa facilities. So hadn?t even had a chance to look before booking just trusted. And so glad we did. So impressed with the restaurant staff ?s welcome, manner, sense of humour and knowledge of the dishes. Rabbit starter was so simple but stunning, rich in flavour. Superb. Beef cheek main was stunning, decent portion size , tastes on plate balanced and delicious. Loved the mushroom. Of course pudding was fabulous too. Prompt service, lovely staff, spacious , tables not wedged together, comfortable chairs, gentle classy lighting and decor. Great wine. Absolutely loved the meal, such a surprisingly delicious treat. Looking forward to recommending returning ! ( just make the plates a tiny bit warmer for me next time , thank you , sure it?s personal preference)
January 2022 by Tilly61London
Really enjoyed our meal at the restaurant very good quality and generous portions. The meal was made even more enjoyable by the friendly waiter. He found us the bottle of wine we wanted , without charging us the earth. We will be going back soon.
January 2022 by 555aprilw
We went there for lunch after spa and the restaurant is stunning! They have a simple but tasty lunch menu, together with afternoon tea. Their staffs are so friendly and make us feeling very welcome. Service is definitely second to none, and a great choice for day out with friends.
